Civil Rights Contributions and Legislation

Who founded the American GI Forum?

• Dr. Hector P. Garcia

• James L. Farmer

• Barbara Jordan

• Oveta Culp Hobby

What was the main focus of the Freedom Rides organized by James L. Farmer?

• Protesting segregation in interstate travel

• Supporting Mexican American veterans

• Challenging unjust laws

• Improving education for Latino communities

Which organization did Lulu Belle Madison White work closely with to challenge segregation?

• NAACP

• LULAC

• American GI Forum

• Women’s Army Corps

Who was the first Black woman from Texas elected to the U.S. Congress?

• Barbara Jordan

• Lulu Belle Madison White

• Oveta Culp Hobby

• Dr. Hector P. Garcia

What role did Oveta Culp Hobby play during World War II?

• First commander of the Women’s Army Corps

• Founder of the American GI Forum

• Organizer of the Freedom Rides

• Supporter of the Voting Rights Act

Which law signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson helped end segregation and discrimination?

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• Equal Rights Amendment

• Fair Housing Act

What is the oldest Latino civil rights organization in the United States?

• League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

• American GI Forum

• NAACP

• Women’s Army Corps

How did Barbara Jordan contribute to government?

• Through her powerful speeches ensuring all voices were heard

• By organizing protests against segregation

• By founding the American GI Forum

• By leading the Women’s Army Corps

What was the main goal of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)?

• Improving education and opportunities for Latino communities

• Supporting Mexican American veterans

• Protesting segregation in interstate travel

• Challenging unjust laws

Which act signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson protected voting rights for all citizens?

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Equal Rights Amendment

• Fair Housing Act